CFL names players of the week
November 8, 2005 - Canadian Football League (CFL) News Release
Offensive Player of the Week
Game #90- Teams: EDM (23) @ CGY (43)
Winner (#): Henry Burris #1
Position: Quarterback
Team: Calgary Stampeders
Highlights / Key Stats:
Burris completed 14 of 24 passes for 311 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed five times for 38 yards and one touchdown.
Comments and Game Notes:
Burris did an excellent job at protecting the ball. He was smart, moved the chains and put points on the board.
Burris has been solid and reliable since coming back from injury, showing great leadership.
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): Josh Ranek #30 Name: Nik Lewis #82
Position: Running Back Position: Receiver
Team: Ottawa Renegades Team: Calgary Stampeders
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Game# 88 Teams: TOR (17) @ OTT (27)
Winner (#): Kyries Hebert #23
Position: Linebacker
Team: Ottawa Renegades
Highlights / Key Stats:
Hebert had four tackles and three interceptions.
Comments and Game Notes:
Hebert had a career game picking off three passes, including a miraculous diving interception. Hebert also chipped in with three special teams tackles.
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): Scott Coe #56 Name (#): Fred Perry #41
Position: Linebacker Position: Linebacker
Team: Calgary Stampeders Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Lineman of the Week
Game# 89 - Teams: SSK (13) @ BC (12)
Winner (#): Brent Johnson #97
Position: Defensive Lineman
Team: BC Lions
Highlights / Key Stats:
Johnson had one tackle, four quarterback sacks and one fumble recovery.
Comments and Game Notes:
Johnson's effort on Saturday gave him the League-lead in sacks for the season with 16.
He made a great case for himself to be voted as the West Division Rogers Outstanding Canadian.
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): Tyrone Williams #96 Name: Nate Davis #98
Position: Defensive Lineman Position: Defensive Lineman
Team: B.C. Lions Team: Saskatchewan Roughriders
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Special Teams Player of the Week
Game #89 - Teams: SSK (13) @ BC (12)
Winner (#): Aaron Lockett #84
Position: Kick Returner
Team: BC Lions
Highlights / Key Stats:
Lockett returned four punts for 99 yards and three kickoffs for 174 yards.
Comments and Game Notes:
Lockett gave BC great field position all game.
Lockett finished first in the League in kickoff return yards with 1,249. He also finished the 2005 season with 808 punt return yards, third most in the CFL.
1st Runner Up: 2nd Runner Up:
Name (#): Tony Tompkins #14 Name (#): Matt Kellett #15
Position: Kick Returner Position: Kicker
Team: Edmonton Eskimos Team: Ottawa Renegades
Judge: Ellison Kelly
Canadian Football League Stories from November 8, 2005
- Daley relieved of duties - Winnipeg Blue Bombers
- Esks fans huddle up for playoff in Calgary - Edmonton Elks
- Kyries Hebert named Rogers CFL Defensive Player of the Week - Ottawa Renegades
- Fleiszer named Eskimo nominee for Tom Pate Award - Edmonton Elks
- Tiger-Cats Will Not Renew Contracts Of Three Coaches - Hamilton Tiger-Cats
- CFL names players of the week - CFL
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